Naturalistas Survival Guide in Paris

Posted on April 13, 2016

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More and more I am starting to see Naturalistas rocking their kinks and curls in Paris. When I first arrived, there were very little options in terms of places to go to get my natural tresses done. Black Beauty Bag, French beauty and fashion blogger was ahead of the game in terms of natural hair in France, and one of the only resources I could find at the time. Luckily, things are starting to improve, now there are events dedicated solely to Natural hair, salons, and even a new book by Rokhaya Diallo- Afro featuring a series of portraits that captures a wide range of people rocking their natural hair in all forms in Paris.

If you tend to do your own hair, in fear of putting your tresses in someone else’s hands don’t worry you will be able to find places to take care of your hair in Paris. Living here for the past 4 years, I have managed to do my hair on my own and find products. But there have been times I needed to get my hair done by a professional, or just merely didn’t’ feel like spending hours on my hair. I am very picky when it comes to who touches my hair, but I have been lucky to find several salons in Paris, that have managed to do a great job! People often ask me where they can get their hair done in Paris or where to get products. So I decided to put together an insightful guide for all your natural hair care needs.

Naturalista’s guide to Paris

Salons

Nicole Pembrook is an American stylist who is originally from San Francisco and has lived in Paris since 2001. With an entrepreneur spirit she opened up her own salon in 2007,and has been very successful ever since catering to the ‘niche’ of natural hair in Paris. Her main focus when you come into her salon is maintaining healthy hair.

The salon is located in one of the galleries of the Champs-Élysées and it is a nice little oasis to sit back relax and let someone else take care of your hair for a change. Nicole and her team are at the forefront of new products and styling techniques!

Belle Et Nubian’s formely known as Tuleka

Belle Et Nubian’s is located in 17th arrondisement near metro La Fourche. It is a great place to go for a ‘soin’ (deep condition) and natural hair styles , or a blow out to play around with some stretched hair styles. The services they offer are reasonably priced and you’re usually able to get in and out of the salon in a decent amount of time.

Location: 5 Rue la Condamine, 75017 Paris

Phone:09 54 00 05 97

Services:Natural Hair styles, Braids, Brazilian Blow outs

Price: €€

NOTE: Ask for Sandra, she is the stylist I always go to, she is great!

DYDY Natural Hair Lover

Dydy is originally from Martinique, based in Paris. She is passionate about natural hair, and specializes in providing individualized care to your hair, shows you fun styles to vary up your hair dos, and even provides you with a list of products to use in you hair regimen that are specific to your hair type and or hair goals.

Location: Appointments are at Dydy’s home, so you can make an appointment on her FB page. She has also recently ( Nov 2016) partnered with Les Secrets de Loly Hair Spa. You can find Dydy there every Saturday, to make an appointment call +0769292203 Tuesday- Friday from 10:00 to 18:00.

Salon D

Is a new salon that opened up fall 2015 located right near République. The owner of the Salon Djeneba is originally from Senegal and specializes in taking care of natural hair as well as other hair types. I highly recommend getting a deep condition at Salon D, they use an in house concoction of essential oils and other secret ingredients, and then you sit under a steamer to really penetrate all the moisture into your hair. The ambiance in the salon is really cozy as well, you can have tea, paint your nails, and peruse the many interesting books they have related to Senegal history.

Location: 5 rue Léon Jouhaux, 75010

Phone: 07 77 70 75 58

Services:Natural hair care, dreadlocks, color, weaves, braids

Price: €€

Solivans Hair

Is a salon I haven’t tried this place personally, but it has been recommended by one of my friend’s Dejavutheblog. Solivans Hair specialize in natural hair as well as all hair types. She has gone their specifically to get her hair colored and cut and was very happy with the result!

Aromazone– is located in Saint-Germain-des-Prés and it is the best place in Paris for DIY hair care. They have pretty much all the natural hair care essentials you can think of from glycerin, to castor oil, olive oil, avocado oil, aloe vera, mango butter, shea butter, you name it they have it.

MCG Beauty Experts– 1-3 Boulevard de Strasbourg, 75010 Paris

The area near Chateau D’eau/ Cahteau Rouge/ Strasbourg Saint Denis in general has many beauty supply shops where you can get supplies for your hair (blow dryers, combs, etc) in addition to products.

Events/ Community

Nappy Days– is dedicated to hosting events for Natural hair in Paris. The also host a “Miss Nappy” pageant

un-Ruly– is an online community that celebrates and inspires the versatility and beauty of Black hair and women. They have an awesome series called Pretty which examines the ideas of what beauty means in different parts of the world. Check out the Paris series for Paris.

Hope you find this information useful. Don’t hesitate to add other places you recommend in Paris for Natural Hair